Electricity and gas bill: Why it is important to read the meter reading correctly at the end of the year

Electricity and gas bill: Why it is important to read the meter reading correctly at the end of the year

According to a report from www.merkur.de, the Bremen consumer advice center advises reading the meter reading at the end of the year and reporting it to the energy supplier. According to consumer advocate Inse Ewen, this can save money and avoid unpleasant surprises.

Experts recommend communicating the exact meter reading, otherwise the utility will estimate the current reading. This could often save a few euros on the bill. The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Center also advises checking the billed consumption against the meter readings and previous invoices in order to identify any errors.

Reading the meter reading is not rocket science and can usually be done online in the energy supplier's customer portal. If this is not possible, the customer hotline can also be used to provide the meter reading.

It is important to note that the provider must visually highlight the estimated consumption and provide the reasons for the estimate in the invoice. In addition, at the customer's request, the estimate made may be explained in text form. The gas price brake will not take effect until March, but will apply retroactively from January 2023. Experts have calculated what relief this can mean in the household.

Due to increased energy prices, consumers could save a few euros by accurately reading and reporting meter readings at the end of the year. It is therefore advisable to follow this recommendation in order to benefit from possible price advantages. Checking billed consumption against meter readings and previous bills can also help identify errors and make possible corrections to avoid additional costs.

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According to a report by www.merkur.de